Free CAM comes to SolidWorks with HSMXpress, Jeff has the Answers
Jeff the CAM MAN just back from Florida and the big announcement shares the lowdown on HSMXpress.
The news is out HSMWorks has released its newest product HSMXpress. The questions that everyone is asking are: What is it? What are the limitations? What does it mean to SolidWorks users? And what does it mean for existing 2D HSMWorks customers?
What is HSMXpress?
HSMXpress is a free, easy-to-use full featured CAM solution that allows all licensed users of SolidWorks 2009 or newer to create high quality toolpaths using the latest in 64-bit and multi-core technology. (32-bit version is also available.) That’s right I said FREE!!! It’s the same full functioning unrestricted 2D mill system that HSMWorks users have come to know and love. There is only one requirement. HSMXpress requires SolidWorks 2010 or newer; and Microsoft® Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7. That’s it if you have SolidWorks 2010 or newer(I know I just said 2009 above, we're checking on it.) They say the proof is in the pudding, so prove it to yourself go to http://www.hsmworks.com/hsmxpress, register, and download HSMXpress, and start cutting your 2D parts for FREE.
What are the limitations? The other SolidWorks Xpress products usually are a limited version of a another product.
The only limitation is that its 2D. Before Friday December 2, 2012, 2D HSMWorks cost money. People bought it, used it, and loved. Today ALL that functionality is in HSMXpress.
What does it mean to existing 2D HSMWorks customers?
Existing 2D HSMWorks users will be upgraded to the full 3D level at no additional cost for the remainder of their maintenance. At the end of their maintenance they will have two choices, continue with the 3D subscription maintenance, or switch over to HSMXpress.
What does it mean to existing SolidWorks Customers?
If you are a licensed SolidWorks user you can download and enjoy all the great features outlined below. Support will be handled through the HSM forums, when you register you will also be signed up for the forum.
HSMXpress Features
HSMXpress was created to show designers, engineers, and even veteran CNC programmers that integrated CAM not only makes sense, but you shouldn't settle for anything less. HSMXpress includes all this:
- 100% HSMWorks Technology – No Compromises Feature Set
- Same 64-bit, Multi-core HSM CAM Kernel as HSMWorks
- Industry leading toolpath quality for Basic Milling Machining including 2D Roughing and Pocketing, Drilling, Facing, Contouring, and more...
- Support for form tools including ability to automatically import SolidWorks Part Files as Form Tools
- Integrated 64-bit, Multi-core Simulation with toolpath/solid forward, reverse material removal
- Incredibly fast 64-bit JavaScript-based Post Processor System including many generic posts
- Industry leading CNC program editor with file compare, math ops, backplotter, and communications
- GOLD PARTNER SolidWorks Product, UI, & Workflow Integration Since Day 1
- All CAM data stored in your Part (.SLDPRT) or Assembly (.SLDASM) files
- Seamless integration with the SolidWorks Command Manager for access to all HSMXpress Tools and Commands
- Seamless integration with the SolidWorks Feature Manager with the HSM CAMManager Tab that organizes all Job Setups and Toolpath Operations
- Seamless integration with the SolidWorks Property Manager including Toolpath Configuration
- Seamlessly integrated Backplot and Simulation commands in the SolidWorks Feature Manager
- All CAM data stored in your Part (.SLDPRT) or Assembly (.SLDASM) files
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